Religion and Mythology

<span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >A swastika or an Om is a revered sign and mentioned as prosperity. There are many symbols like the Trishul or the Trident which is not displayed everywhere as it is considered aggressive. It is customary to smear ash or sandalwood powder in the forehead as it cools the mind.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Swastika</span></span></div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.bleedinggreen.com/GG2000/gg-09-25-00_files/swastika.gif" src="http://www.bleedinggreen.com/GG2000/gg-09-25-00_files/swastika.gif" style="width: 409px; height: 263px;" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Om<br /><br /></span><img alt="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Om.svg/356px-Om.svg.png" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Om.svg/356px-Om.svg.png" style="width: 400px; height: 412px;" /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Trishul<br /><br /></span><img alt="http://bigotblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/1fig009.jpg" src="http://bigotblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/1fig009.jpg" style="width: 406px; height: 541px;" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" > </span> <p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >These are beliefs turned to tradition and most of us follow the rules and codes.</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >The latest generation is quite inquisitive about facts yet totally appreciates the quests of Lord Rama, the slaying of the ten headed Ravana, the piousness of Sita and the loyalty of Hanuman. Animation flicks are being created showing characters like Gathotkach the son of Bhima, Hanuman and Ganesha. Though these are kid specials, this would be the best way to teach them about Gods and religion.</span></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Ten Headed Ravana</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://truereligiondebate.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/ravana3.jpg" src="http://truereligiondebate.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/ravana3.jpg" style="width: 403px; height: 481px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Sita<br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=26215&rendTypeId=4" src="http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=26215&rendTypeId=4" style="width: 403px; height: 550px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hanuman</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://www.chitrahaar.com/wldofind/wallpapers/hanuman/LordHanuman%20(12).jpg" src="http://www.chitrahaar.com/wldofind/wallpapers/hanuman/LordHanuman%20%2812%29.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 404px; height: 303px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Ganesh</p><br /><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://www.lalbaugcharaja.com/2009/common/images/inner-images/downloads/wallpapers/lalbaugcharaja2008-8x6.jpg" src="http://www.lalbaugcharaja.com/2009/common/images/inner-images/downloads/wallpapers/lalbaugcharaja2008-8x6.jpg" style="width: 414px; height: 304px;" /></p><p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Dashavatar is a wonderful combination of story and the magnanimous nature of Lord Vishnu. Each avatar or creation has a set nature and character. It is mind blowing to see the story narration and is well received by the all of us. Our art and culture have direct relation with the mythology. The Shravan month is a holy time where people get religiously and maintain fasting. This is also the time for the beginning of all festivals.<br />Magic or splendor is what we see at the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India. </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >The Durga Puja is another feat. South traditions relate to Lord Muruga( Karthik) or Lord Ayyappa. The shrine of Vaishnodevi in Jammu involves climbing a steep mountain of 14 kilometers bent and the mission seems accomplished once we see the holy pind. People hold allegiance and complete belief in miracles when life challenges them. Mythology is the treasure of Indian religion and must be given to our progeny.</span></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Lord Vishnu</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://vamsikarra.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/lord-visnu.jpg" src="http://vamsikarra.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/lord-visnu.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 424px; height: 649px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Lord Muruga</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn3xF4ky2vkVX6CiDwpfapOatN0D4Ra5aS12iBct0Qd8VaDOY2Rjakq7LihrAx-s9b08P5D6hMLSRzucCqQ0PUqjvbueaBOFK6v9bo7LhFVlpDFOksWwuyQyRRXcnNBbqoK5LBoi4IlQ/s400/Lord+Muruga+Batu+Caves+2.jpg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn3xF4ky2vkVX6CiDwpfapOatN0D4Ra5aS12iBct0Qd8VaDOY2Rjakq7LihrAx-s9b08P5D6hMLSRzucCqQ0PUqjvbueaBOFK6v9bo7LhFVlpDFOksWwuyQyRRXcnNBbqoK5LBoi4IlQ/s400/Lord+Muruga+Batu+Caves+2.jpg" style="width: 414px; height: 553px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Lord Ayyappa<br /></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><img alt="http://media1.santabanta.com/full/spiritual/lord%20ayyappa/lor1v.jpg" src="http://media1.santabanta.com/full/spiritual/lord%20ayyappa/lor1v.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 413px; height: 308px;" /></p>

Religion and Mythology

A swastika or an Om is a revered sign and mentioned as prosperity. There are many symbols like the Trishul or the Trident which is not...

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